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Segregansett Country Club to host Average Joe’s Golf Classic The Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce will hold its inaugural Average Joe’s Golf Classic at the Segregansett Country Club to benefit the Joe Andruzzi Foundation, which provides financial assistance to cancer patients with everyday household expenses while in treatment. The event will feature a round of golf, a buffet dinner, food trucks and raffles. Registration/breakfast begins at 8 a.m., with a shotgun start at 10 a.m.
MONDAY, OCT. 27, 8 A.M. TO 5 P.M. $250/golfer; $75/dinner ticket
Segregansett Country Club, 85 Gulliver St, Taunton.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/hx7y8yn7
Women leaders ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce’s Human Resource Council and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will present a Women at the Helm: Business Leadership Panel breakfast discussion at Rachel’s Lakeside featuring Anne Broholm, CEO of Ahead LLC, maker of headwear and apparel for golf, resort, corporate and collegiate markets; Chris Holden, co-founder of 100% gluten-free Duke’s Bakery in Fall River; and Lucria Ortiz, CEO of YMCA Southcoast. Panelists will talk about leading their business and the tactics they’ve applied to be successful.
TUESDAY, OCT. 28, 8:30-10 A.M. $50/members; $65/nonmembers
Rachel’s Lakeside, 950 State Road, Dartmouth.
INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/58zcz6r9
Out to lunch THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly Networking at Noon event. The speed-networking event allows attendees to meet multiple local business professionals and entrepreneurs. Lunch from Island Deli Sandwich Shop will be served.
TUESDAY, OCT. 28, 11:45 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M. $20/members; $25/nonmembers
Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, 230 Old Tower Hill Road, South Kingstown.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/22esrc5y
Influence with integrity POLARIS MEP will host a workshop titled “Influence With Integrity – Strategies for Leading Others.” This immersive, interactive workshop dives deep into the psychology and strategies behind influencing others – ethically, effectively and confidently. Attendees will learn various topics, including differences between influence and manipulation, strategies for gaining buy-in without positional power, and frameworks for decision-making influence.
TUESDAY, OCT. 28, 1-5 P.M. $295
Polaris MEP, 315 Iron Horse Way, Providence.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/2p9pn4h8
Learning about Canva platform THE NORTH KINGSTOWN Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, will hold a workshop on Canva as part of its Lunch & Learn series. This workshop will walk attendees through the essentials of Canva, as well as show them how to navigate the platform and explore features and tools. No design experience required.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29, NOON TO 1:30 P.M. $10/members; $15/nonmembers
North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce, 8045 Post Road, North Kingstown.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/mtr4fna8
Discussion with Amo THE EAST BAY Chamber of Commerce will host its Coffee & Commerce discussion, featuring U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo, D-R.I. Attendees will have the chance to meet Amo in an informal setting, enjoy coffee and engage in conversation.
FRIDAY, OCT. 31, 8:30-10 A.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers
East Bay Chamber of Commerce, 16 Cutler St., Suite 102, Warren.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/akedk7fj
Future-proof your career THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce’s Emerging Leaders Council will present its Advancing Leaders in Growth and Networking event. The event is designed to help rising professionals build critical leadership skills, expand their networks and take their careers to the next level.
TUESDAY, NOV. 4, 11:30 A.M. TO NOON. Free
Online.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/p8d9jua8
Going beyond business cards THE CENTRAL RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Beyond the Business Card networking event, hosted by The Washington Trust Co. Business Center. The event will welcome local business professionals to meet and mingle in a relaxed setting. Coffee will be served.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5, 8-9:30 A.M. $5/members; $15/nonmembers
The Washington Trust Co. Business Center, 3280 Post Road, Warwick.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/yc7smujr
Job instructions POLARIS MEP will hold a workshop on job instruction as part of the organization’s Lunch & Learn series. This session will spotlight how job instruction supports faster onboarding, fewer errors and improved retention. Attendees will also practice this standardized training process while helping a local nonprofit that benefits Rhode Island residents.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 12, NOON TO 1:30 P.M. Free
Polaris MEP, 315 Iron Horse Way, Providence.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/y34ssk4r
Shuck cancer THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY will hold its first annual Shuck Cancer Rhode Island event at Bally’s Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort. Attendees will enjoy fresh oysters and a variety of food and drink vendors while listening to live music and participating in a silent auction. All proceeds will go toward the organization’s mission to support patients and eradicate cancer.
THURSDAY, NOV. 6, 6-9 P.M. $100
Bally’s Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort, 100 Twin River Road, Lincoln.
INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/4h5fuzek
Stimulating tech innovation THE U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION’S Rhode Island District Office will hold a workshop titled “PRIME TIME: Building Stronger Businesses in Rhode Island.” The event will discuss the state of business in Rhode Island. This month’s topic will focus on stimulating technological innovation in the U.S. economy through the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs.
THURSDAY, NOV. 13, 11 A.M. TO NOON. Free
Online.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/2fax5xab
